Pastel Colors

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What are Pastel Colors?

Pastel colors are soft, light colors with high value and low to medium saturation. They are created by adding white to any hue, resulting in a pale, muted version of the original color. Pastel colors range from delicate pinks and blues to gentle yellows and greens, capturing a sweet, soothing, and often nostalgic quality. Pastels are characterized by their softness, subtlety, and calming effect.

Pastel Colors on Digital Screens

Pastel colors are defined by these color codes for consistent display across devices:

• • Pastel Pink: #F2C1D1 (RGB: 242, 193, 209)
• • Pastel Blue: #A7C7E7 (RGB: 167, 199, 231)
• • Pastel Yellow: #FDFD96 (RGB: 253, 253, 150)
• • Pastel Green: #B5E8B5 (RGB: 181, 232, 181)
• • Pastel Lavender: #D8BFD8 (RGB: 216, 191, 216)
• • Pastel Peach: #FFDAB9 (RGB: 255, 218, 185)

Using Pastel Colors in Design

Pastel colors bring softness and gentleness to designs. Here are some tips for using pastel colors effectively:

• • Perfect for creating sweet, soothing atmospheres
• • Ideal for nurseries, spring themes, and gentle branding
• • Combine with white, light gray, or gold for balanced palettes
• • Use as background colors to create soft, inviting spaces
• • Works well in baby products, confectionery, and spring/summer collections

Colors That Complement Pastels

• White
• Light Gray
• Gold
• Silver
• Other Pastel Shades

Pastel Color Symbolism

Pastel colors carry powerful symbolic associations:

Gentleness and softness, creating calm and nurturing atmospheres. Innocence and purity, connecting to childlike and fresh qualities. Springtime and renewal, suggesting new beginnings and growth. In design, pastel colors are associated with baby products, spring themes, and nostalgic aesthetics. The soft quality of pastels also conveys dreaminess, tenderness, and a sense of comfort.

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